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How to Frontside Flip | Sidewalk Basics

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The frontside kickflip (frontside flip) is a modern classic: it’s a combination of the straight kickflip and the frontside 180 ollie. It was popularised in the early 90’s by skaters such as Tom Penny and Andrew Reynolds, who took it from the flat and began throwing it down stairs and over handrails. You need a solid kickflip and a good frontside 180 ollie to learn this properly, so make sure you’ve mastered those two tricks before you start working on this one.

From Sidewalk Basics – Autumn 2013

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01

Find a smooth, flat surface to learn this on. Have your feet set into regular kickflip position but with your back foot hanging off slightly on the heel side edge. This will help you pop in the frontside direction.

02

Crouch and compress, ready to pop.

03

Begin to lift yourself upwards, ready to pop and flick whilst turning frontside. Your shoulders will lead your turn, so visualize this process.

04

Pop the tail and flick your front foot as you would for a regular kickflip but directing the flick in front of you.

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